City

Monroe, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Snohomish County  ·  Washington

👥32,055Population
💰$115,894Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$638,300Median Home Value▲ 129% above avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.6%Hispanic: 13.7%Black: 2.4%Asian: 5.7%Other: 5.5%Race
White71.6%
Hispanic13.7%
Black2.4%
Asian5.7%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma298 (1.4%)
HS Graduate4,804 (23%)
Some College3,226 (15.4%)
Associates3,909 (18.7%)
Bachelors2,543 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree6,132 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College15.4%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
72%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,894 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$638,300 ▲ 129% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,902/mo
Total Housing Units10,313
Vacant Units259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
60%
About Monroe, WA

Monroe is a city in Washington, located in Snohomish County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,055 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Monroe is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,894 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $638,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,902 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.62%).

Monroe, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Monroe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98272 32,055 $115,894 $638,300 $1,902 4.3% 41.5% 79.8%